Lions Eyeing Trade Up for Top Tackle

0:00On April 23rd, the Detroit Lions are turning heads, heading into the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft tonight, sitting at the 17th. Pick but eyeing a move up for a top offensive tackle. After parting ways with Taylor Decker, that position shot straight to the top of their needs list, and league insiders say the Lions aren't planning to just chill and wait. Word around the league is heating up fast, with teams buzzing that Detroit's GM Brad Holmes has been dialing numbers non-stop, scouting trade paths if. Tackles fly off the board early. ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reports the Lions look dead serious about jumping in, if their target starts sliding away. Fans and analysts are hyped, seeing this as classic Lions aggression under Holmes, who loves flipping the script when it counts. The move underscores how roster shakeups like Decker's exit force bold plays, keeping Detroit competitive in a stacked NFC North. Mock Drafts are painting clear pictures too. NFL.com has them trading to the 13th spot with a 5th rounder, and future 3rd for Utah's.

1:04Spencer Fano, while ESPN's version sends pick 17, 118, and a 2027 second to the Rams for Alabama stud, Caden Proctor. Whatever shakes out tonight, the Lions stay flexible with solid options at 17, but they're locked and loaded to pounds if needed, keeping that. Roar, Alive, and Motown. From around the league, powered by AI, this is NFL News Today. I'm Corey with The Story.